Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper vs Mountain Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper | Mountain Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Spissistilus festinus | Cicadella montana |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Membracidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 7-9 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Mountains |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Three-Cornered Alfalfa Treehopper
A small green wedge-shaped treehopper that is a pest of soybeans and alfalfa. It girdles plant stems during egg-laying, causing significant crop damage.
Did You Know?
Its stem-girdling egg-laying habit can cause soybean plants to snap at the base in strong winds.
Mountain Leafhopper
A bright green leafhopper found on mountain herbs and shrubs. It feeds on plant phloem sap and can jump impressive distances.
Did You Know?
It can leap over 100 times its own body length to escape predators.